England Secures Victory Against Australia and Advances in the 2025 Women’s World Cup
In an exciting match corresponding to the group stage of the 2025 Women’s World Cup, England demonstrated their power by defeating Australia with a score of 47-7. Although the final result reflected a clear superiority, the match was far from a walk in the park for the “Red Roses”.
Victory secures England’s passage to the quarter-finals, where they will face Scotland. For their part, Australia, despite the defeat, also achieved qualification and will face Canada in the next phase of the tournament.
The match, witnessed by 30,443 spectators, was a true challenge for England, who faced a combative Australia that matched their intensity in the first half, generating unusual errors in the English team. However, in the second half, England displayed their best game, scoring seven tries in total.England, considered the favorite to win the Women’s World Cup, defeated Australia with a score of 47-7 on Saturday.The victory, however, came at a cost for England, who will need to monitor the physical condition of two key players in the coming days. Hannah Botterman had to leave the field due to a back spasm, while Ellie Kildunne suffered a blow to the head.
Australia, aware that a single point would secure their place in the next phase, took to the field determined. They surprised England by converting a lineout and scoring the first try of the match through Faitala Moleka. It was the first time in the tournament that England had been at a disadvantage.
England responded quickly with a try from Jess Breach, in her 50th match, but showed some imprecision. They made mistakes, including forward passes and penalties, something unusual for the most dominant team at the moment.
Australia’s kicking game, which forced two 50:22s in the first half, kept England in their own half. England managed to score through Abby Ward and Sadia Kabeya, but Australia held on for 20 minutes.
The second half was more favorable for England, who came out with greater intensity. Natasha Hunt, after an Australian error, facilitated Kabeya’s try, securing the bonus point.
Faitala Moleka, from Australia, received a yellow card, and England took advantage of the numerical superiority to score, with Kelsey Clifford and Sarah Bern contributing tries. Despite injuries to Kildunne and Morwenna Talling, England maintained the pressure.
Australia will face Canada in Bristol on September 13, while England will play against Scotland on September 14.
